Canon 70D, the new kid on the block

What a busy month for Canon. After the introduction of the the EOS 100D/SL1 and the 700D now comes the new EOS 70D.

The new camera is equipped with the latest DIGIC 5+ engine and a much improved auto focus mechanism system.

It is yet to be seen how good the video quality coming out from this camera will be.

Here are the Canon 70D highlights:

20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

DIGIC 5+ Image Processor

Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View

3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen

Full HD 1080p Video with Move Servo AF

Built-In Wireless Connectivity

19-Point All Cross-Type AF System

Continuous Shooting Rate Up to 7 fps

ISO 100-12800 (Expandable to ISO 25600)

Scene Intelligent Auto Mode

Here is a part from the press release concerning the video mode:

Creative Full HD Movies

Alongside beautiful stills, the EOS 70D allows photographers to create high quality movies with ease. Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video can be captured with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p, and a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing. Thanks to new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, ensuring they’re always in focus. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame** simply by tapping the touch-screen, even when recording – ensuring that movies stay sharp and clear if a subject moves or the user changes the composition of a shot.

Videographers can also enjoy stereo sound using the internal microphone, or enhance audio with the in-built external microphone input terminal. Full control over settings such as aperture and ISO is also possible within manual mode, giving users greater freedom as their skills develop.

Myles
July 2, 2013

3peaks
September 17, 2013

Nope. But a bigger question is why so many on these threads even care. Monitoring is pointless if you’re recording to a sub-toy quality mono audio system. Why can’t Canon offer a DSLR with broadcast-quality audio & XLR inputs?

Exciting…sort of. The new AF looks cool and all but when is Canon going to finally embrace the film market!!! I am still using a Sony a65 because Sony seems to be one of the few companies that understands videography needs to at least a minor extent. A truly great dslr for video from Canon needs 1080p at 60fps, a headphone jack, and uncompressed hdmi exporting (several other features would be awesome but these are basics)…that’s not a lot to ask…is it???

BDWT
July 3, 2013

What did you all expect? It’s a mid range SLR, not a high end video camera. That’s why there’s no headphone jack, uncompressed hdmi out or 60p at 1080. These cameras are for photographers first and foremost, video recording is a secondary feature that is good enough on most DSLR’s that people have adapted to shooting with but it’s far from perfect. Those looking for production quality features should be looking at dedicated video cameras like the FS700 or something else in the prosumer videocamera market.

I’d just like to add that their are now many other cameras in 70D’s price range (and below) that offer these features, you no longer need a high end FS100 to get them, the FS100 is still preferred but no longer a necessity for “pro videography”.

3peaks
September 17, 2013

This technology looks awesome but potential AF gimmicks aside I think it’s headed in the right direction. Having the new codec options from the 5D3 with 6D+60D ergonomics for under $1500 I like; having the same signal to noise ratio as the 7D and likely line skipping I don’t like. It’s exactly what I expected; no more, no less so I at least am satisfied but hopefully the 7D2 will amaze me.

Actually I would really love to see them split this technology off to a new mirror-less line that’s more ergonomic for ENG video like Sony’s VG30 & EA50. Just imagine an EOS “M-XL” & “M-GL” with new servo zoom lenses?!